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YF08 XOW

2008 BMW 550

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,398 mi
Last recorded111,398 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 55075,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XOW
MakeBMW
Model550
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2025 111,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 106,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 101,747 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,001 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 92,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 84,671 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 77,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 69,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 61,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 52,935 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 43,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,928 miles

tested wet

Pass 23 May 2011 26,722 miles

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 550?

Based on 5,870 MOT tests across 446 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
5,487
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 79
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 78
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 51
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 38
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YF08 XOW is a 2008 BMW 550 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 BMW 550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 75,485 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF08 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 550 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 550 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF08 XOW?

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What year was YF08 XOW registered?

YF08 XOW is a 2008 BMW 550, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is YF08 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 XOW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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